Windows ME AutoLogin 1

[vza]

I am having problems autologging in Windows ME. I inserted the following String Values into the following Registry Key: (actually also tried using TweakUI but it still will not work)

HKLM > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > WinLogon

AutoAdminLogin "1"
DefaultUserName "xxxx"
DefaultPassword "xxxx"

Although these values are set I am still prompted to login.
I also tried adding this DWORD Value to the registry within the following Key:

HKLM > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Network > Real Mode Net

AutoLogon "0x0000000 (0)"

This entry solved the login issue (no more prompt) but Windows Me is not logged in using my default user...as a matter of fact no one is logged in at all....for example if I tried to use Net Use in the command prompt I would get an error saying that no one was logged in.

My main question is...how can I get AutoLogin to work using the username and password I WANT??? I have been trying to work with this for 2 days now...it is very frustrating....
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
-vza

 

[TekTippy4U]

Not sure if this addresses your exact issue,

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;141858

it seems ME doesn't quite come with all the stuff 98 did either, such as System Policy editor.....
NOTE: Windows Millennium Edition (Me) does not include the System Policy Editor tool (Poledit.exe). In addition, the System Policy Editor tool that was included in Microsoft Windows 95, and Microsoft Windows 98 is not supported in Windows Me. Please view the "Using Registry Editor" section below to configure Windows Me to display the Logon Confirmation dialog box.
from this article

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;150898

TT4U

Notification:
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[vza]

I Figured out the problem.
When creating a new user in Windows Me
Windows automatically adds Microsoft Family Logon to Network Properties. Remove this feature and Autologin works fine. THe AutoLogon Registry key value is not necessary.

TekTippy4u ,
another reason why it might not have worked is beacuse i was misinformed on the AutoLogon Registry Key...I was told it was supposed to be a DWORD value, but the article you pointed me two said that it must be a BINARY value....maybe that is where the problem arose...I am jus glad it is fixed but i appreciate the response and a possible alternative solution anyway....Thanks!

Thanks
-vza

 

[TekTippy4U]

Cool!!
I'm glad you got it worked out!
and it's good you posted back with an update for any others who are going bald from windoze

we're dancin' now!

TT4U

Notification:
These are just "my" thoughts....and should be carefully measured against other opinions....I try very hard to impart correct info at all times.